<html class="apple-mail-supports-explicit-dark-mode"><head><meta http-equiv="content-type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8"></head><body dir="auto">Good afternoon everyone. First of all, thankGood afternoon everyone. First of all thank you to the almost 3 dozen individuals who let me know that my name was coming across on some of the NFB net mailing lists as Mike Robinson. That should be rectified at this time. Please find below the original text of the email announcing various aspects of our resolutions process for our 2025 convention. There will be a meeting held tonight, 23 October at 7:00 PM. The zoom information is at the bottom of the email, and please note that the original email did contain one error as Thursday, 22 October is not in fact adate and day combination that exists in the year 2025. The 22nd was yesterday, Wednesday, and the intended date of this meeting is in fact tonight, Thursday 23 October. If you have any intention of drafting a resolution or have any questions about the resolutions process, please be prompt and attend this meeting in order to benefit from Chancey\u2019s expertise with the resolutions process.<div><b><br></b></div><div><b>Our 2025 State Convention</b><br><blockquote type="cite"><div dir="ltr"><br></div></blockquote><blockquote type="cite"><div dir="ltr">\ufeff<meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=us-ascii"><meta name="Generator" content="Microsoft Word 15 (filtered medium)"><style>@font-face { font-family: "Cambria Math"; }
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div.WordSection1 { page: WordSection1; }</style><div class="WordSection1"><p class="MsoNormal">Greetings everyone.<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal">It is once again resolutions season. As a reminder, the resolutions process is the mechanism by which our membership helps to set the course for the advocacy, education, legislative, and outreach efforts which our affiliate undertakes in the future.<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal">The resolutions process in a nutshell:<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal">Members write resolutions which are submitted to the committee chair, reviewed by the resolutions committee, and either rejected or recommended up to the floor of the convention. The committee chair presents the resolutions recommended by the committee during the business meeting on Sunday, including a full reading of the resolution, opportunity for discussion, and a vote by which the membership rejects or adopts the resolution as presented.<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal">Our Committee Chair and structure:<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal">Chancey Fleet, who serves on the resolutions committee at the national level, has served as the first vice president and the president of our NYS Affiliate, and who has served on the board of the NYC Chapter of NFBNY, has once again graciously agreed to serve as our committee chair. The composition of our resolutions committee is different from all or most other affiliates. Our meeting is open to all, including guests. This is the one and only committee that is not limited to three or five members and appointed by the president. Rather, we have historically allowed all members of our affiliate who are willing and able to attend the meeting and help to review, edit, and vote on the proposed resolutions, in essence serving as our resolutions committee for that year. We will be continuing this practice this year. The guidelines are as follows. Only members in good standing can serve on the committee, although guests may attend to observe. Only resolutions with an in-person proponent may be brought to the committee meeting. This means anyone attending virtually must find someone to act as an in-person proponent to speak for the resolution. Virtual participants who are members may participate in discussion if logistically possible, and if time allows. Chancey Fleet will chair the meeting, and her discretion will determine procedure, pacing of the meeting, and participation management. Anyone engaging in disruptive conduct will be asked to leave. No meal will be provided at this meeting, as it is not a social occasion, and we invite all our members genuinely interested in the resolutions process to attend and participate on this committee.<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal">Important times and dates:<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal">Resolutions must be drafted and final drafts submitted to the committee chair by email to <a href="mailto:chancey.fleet@gmail.com">chancey.fleet@gmail.com</a> by 11:59 PM EST on Monday 11/10/2025. If assistance is desired in editing or refining one\u2019s draft prior to submission, then they should be emailed ASAP and well before the November 10<sup>th</sup> deadline. Emails must include the word \u201cresolution\u201d in the subject line, or they may not be seen, and therefore may not be considered. To give guidance and information regarding the resolutions process Chancey will be hosting a Zoom meeting on the evening of Thursday 10/23/2025 at 7:00 PM EST. The link and call in information will appear at the bottom of this email below the signature. The resolutions committee meeting will take place on the afternoon of Saturday 11/15/2025. Please see the final agenda during or immediately prior to convention for confirmation of exact time and location at convention, or for the link for the hybrid Zoom portion of that meeting. The report of the resolutions committee will be presented Sunday morning 11/16/2025 at the business meeting, somewhere between 9:00 AM and 11:30 AM. Again, please see the agenda closer to convention for exact time and location plus the Zoom link.<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal">To get a better idea of what topics are appropriate choices for resolutions, and how to construct a resolution, simply visit the main website of the National Federation of the Blind nfb.org to view past resolutions. Some basic tips include. Resolutions submitted at the state level typically deal with issues specific to New York State, or broader issues as they are experienced by blind New Yorkers. Researching an assumption or having a conversation with a long time federationist from your chapter or division can help to prevent drafting resolutions which have already been passed in previous years. After basic research, a short email to Chancey, with \u201cresolution idea\u201d in the subject line will allow our experienced and knowledgeable chair to help you to determine if your idea is a good candidate for turning into a draft resolution, before putting in the work to draft your resolution.<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal">Thank you to all who have contributed to the resolutions process in the past, with a special thanks to Chancey Fleet, our patient and encouraging resolutions chair.<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal">With love, hope, and determination<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal">Aubrey Bird<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal">President, National Federation of the Blind of New York State Inc.<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal">Join Zoom Meeting<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><a href="https://us02web.zoom.us/j/4168148519?pwd=R1hCYzZuaEhoRlJ3UHF0RWY1VUhXZz09">https://us02web.zoom.us/j/4168148519?pwd=R1hCYzZuaEhoRlJ3UHF0RWY1VUhXZz09</a><o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal">Meeting ID: 416 814 8519<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal">Passcode: 92645<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal">One tap mobile<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal">+19292056099,,4168148519#,,,,*92645# US (New York)<o:p></o:p></p></div></div></blockquote></div></body></html>